Meteorite Education

What Are Nickel Meteorites? Nickel-iron meteorites are among the most sought-after space rocks by collectors and scientists alike. These metallic meteorites contain significant percentages of nickel alloyed with iron, creating unique crystalline patterns known as Widmanstätten patterns when etched with acid. Types of Nickel Meteorites There are three main categories of nickel-iron meteorites: Hexahedrites – […]